Kolkata, August 2 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the International Conference on Natural Fibres organized by the National Institute of Research on Jute and Allied Fibre Technology at Kolkata on Friday.

Washington, Feb. 21 (ANI): Researchers are now using fibres from fishing line and sewing thread to make inexpensive artificial muscles that can be used in medical devices, humanoid robots, prosthetic limbs.

London, Nov. 14 (ANI): Researchers have come across a slender, 0.7-millimetre-long plant fibres twisted together to form a string, near some stone artefacts at a site in south-east France, which was occupied 90,000 years ago by Neanderthals.

Washington, Oct. 9 (ANI): A new type of optical fibre network, called multicore fibre-based network has been reportedly developed which aim to address the issue of the increasing Internet capacity crunch.

Washington, July 31 (ANI): Scientists at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), the UK's National Measurement Institute, have developed a way to print silver directly onto fibres, which could pave way for flexible, wearable electronics.

Washington, July 22 (ANI): A new study, which sheds light on how cells regenerate protective sheaths around nerve fibres in the brain, could be the potential breakthrough, researchers are seeking, to develop a treatment to repair nerve damage in multiple sclerosis patients.

Melbourne, Apr 18 (ANI): In a first for the Australian market, Jeanswest has launched innovative denim called Thermolite - a lightweight fabric made with hollow-core fibres, enabling it to trap air for greater insulation, creating a layer of warmth between fabric and skin.

Washington, Apr 23 (ANI): A team of designers, including one of Indian-origin, is developing solar-powered clothes from natural fibres that can charge a number of devices, including phones, tablets and GPS units.

London, Jan 3 (ANI): Scientists have genetically engineered silkworms to make artificial spider silk, a breakthrough that could lead to the development of stronger fibres for textiles, bandages for burn victims and bullet-proof vests.

Washington, Aug 28 (ANI): Physicists with the Institute of Ultrafast Spectroscopy and Lasers (IUSL) at The City College of New York have presented a new way to map spiralling light that could help harness untapped data channels in optical fibres.